Rock Climbing Hand Injuries: Module 4 (Accreditation Number: PPB007/2025/08/004)

Duration: 1 hour  |  CEU Points awarded: 1 General (CEUs), Level 1, Accreditation Number: PPB007/2025/08/004 Rock Climbing Hand Injuries: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention As climbing continues to grow in popularity—both recreationally and competitively—injuries specific to the sport are becoming more prevalent. This one-hour CPD course provides a focused overview of the most common climbing-related injuries, particularly those affecting the fingers and hands. You’ll explore conditions such as pulley injuries, tendon strains, and epiphyseal stress fractures, with a special emphasis on adolescent climbers and the unique biomechanical demands they face. The lecture unpacks the anatomy involved in high-force grip positions like crimping and dynamic load transfer through the flexor tendons and pulley system. You’ll learn how overuse, training errors, and rapid progression can increase the risk of injury—and how to spot the early warning signs through clinical history and imaging. Physiotherapists will gain practical insight into treatment and rehabilitation strategies, including manual therapy, load modification, taping, and progressive strengthening. You'll also examine recent research on prevention techniques and return-to-climb protocols that support sustainable performance. Whether you’re treating climbers in clinical practice or expanding your sports physiotherapy toolkit, this course delivers an essential foundation for understanding and managing upper limb climbing injuries effectively.